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joeKing Special user United States 979 Posts |
Ok...I hear a lot about this trick and all of it is raves on how good it is...So I am breaking down and picking it up...Which source is more detailed the original VHS titled: "Bill Tips Sam The Bellhop" or the On The Loose Vol 1?
~joeKing
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Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts |
Actually I don't know, meaning I only saw/have *on the loose*, but IMHO the explanation there should be good enough..apart from this, there is more good and entertaining stuff on that DVD..get it..
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LeConte Special user Bay area 830 Posts |
If you don't have the DVD get it for sure, but the VHS version is said to cover some of the moves with a little greater detail. I just remember reading this on an old post from long ago so it might not be true.
On the DVD he covers it in fine detail and you will have no trouble with his explanations. This DVD also contains so many other great lessons about magic and effects!
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Magicman862 Veteran user Cincy, OH 385 Posts |
Get on the loose 1, not only is there a detailed explanation of that trick but of many other great ones as well
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therntier Special user 681 Posts |
The VHS version cover a lot more history and evolution of the trick. If you are interested in its origins, I would definately suggest get the VHS. If you want to just learn the trick, go for the On the Loose DVD.
The VHS also has a bonus effect that is on On the Loose |
Turk Inner circle Portland, OR 3546 Posts |
The Malone "Sam the Bellhop" VHS tape covers the routine in great detail; much more so than the version on his "On the Loose" video.
For instance, in the "Sam the Bellhop" video, Bill goes over many many false cuts and, his explanation of the Zarrow False Shuffle is very very detailed and very very good. His Zarrow Shuffle "ending" (I don't want to be more specific than that) is very deceptive, helps hide the move more naturally (IMHO) and really sells this false shuffle. I loved this video and its depth of instruction. I certainly did not feel "cheated" by the fact that only the one effect was taught. The instructions on the Zarrow False Shuffle and the many false cuts will stand you in good stead in many other effects. The intructions on the "On the Loose" were perfectly adequate but not as detailed as those on "Sam the Bellhop" BUT, the OTL video does include many other effects. So which is better? Well, it depends what you want and are looking for. Both are excellent videos. (I have them both.) Hope this helps. Mike
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joeKing Special user United States 979 Posts |
I appreciate all the responses...Especially Mikes
I guess I'll be picking up the Sam The Bellhop on VHS Thanks again guys!
~joeKing
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